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APEX 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aasj Qod (ranked 3034 p4p, 271 weight class) and Robbie Hell (ranked 5904 p4p, 424 weight class). Hell has chosen King of kings by Manowar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robbie Hell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aasj Qod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Hell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell shoots in for a takedown but Qod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Qod is looking for a counter combo.
Hell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Qod defends well and Hell ends up having to push Qod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Qod gets caught napping as Hell dives in and scores a takedown. Qod manages to retain guard.
Qod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hell defends it easily.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Qod is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qod looking for a sweep. Not yet Qod, not yet.
Hell pushes down on Qod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Qod looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell controlling the pace.
Hell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Qod to stand up.
Hell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qod is fending him off so far but Hell persists. Nope, Qod circles away and we're back to standing.
Aasj Qod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hell clinches.
Qod has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hell regains guard immediately.
Hell is looking to stand back up but Qod counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hell.
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hell tries to kick Qod off but Qod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Qod looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Qod stands up out of the half guard.
Qod leaves Hell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell takes the fight into the clinch.
Qod can't break the clinch.
Hell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Qod pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hell manages to break the clinch.
Robbie Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qod looking to score a takedown here. Hell is defending well but Qod drives through and ends up in Hell's guard.
Hell pushes Qod off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell darts in and clinches Qod up against the cage.
Hell tries for a takedown but Qod manages to get underhooks.
Hell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Qod stalling.
Qod has Hell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Qod pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hell tumbling to the mat - Qod dives into Hell's guard.
Hell has his feet on Qod's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell shoots in and bounces Qod off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hell drives through and clinches with Qod against the cage.
Qod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hell has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Qod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hell controlling the action here for a moment.
Qod gets underhooks to prevent Hell's takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Hell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qod forces Hell back against the cage and clinches.
Hell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Qod up against the cage.
Hell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hell trying to strike off his back.
Qod won't allow Hell to sweep him here.
Qod postures up.
Robbie Hell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Qod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hell dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell stopping the sweep attempt from Qod.
Qod controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself.
Hell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hell has managed to get both his arms back between Qod's legs - danger averted.
Hell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Qod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hell is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qod is looking for a triangle but Hell pushes his legs off easily.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qod is keeping the position for now.
Qod is looking for a triangle but Hell pushes his legs off easily.
Hell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Qod as he avoids it easily.
Hell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Qod as he avoids it easily.
As Hell looks to move away, Qod throws a big counter combo but Hell just gets out of the way.
Aasj Qod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hell.
Hell misses with a takedown attempt - Qod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Qod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hell drives through and clinches with Qod against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qod tries to break the clinch but Hell is controlling the position.
Hell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Qod is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hell to the mat. Hell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hell pushes Qod off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Qod slaps away a takedown attempt from Hell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Qod moves in looking to clinch but Hell pushes him off.
Hell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aasj Qod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hell enables Qod to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hell pulls Qod in close to his closed guard and prevents Qod from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hell is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell stopping the sweep attempt from Qod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Qod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Qod has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hell gets caught flat footed, as Qod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Qod. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Qod throws a strike but Hell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qod is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qod is trying to keep Hell in close.
Hell throwing strikes but missing.
Hell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Qod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Qod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hell is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Qod defends it nicely.
As Hell looks to move away, Qod throws a big counter combo but Hell just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aasj Qod.
I think Hell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Hell!
An out of breath Robbie Hell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kano Rei (ranked 5631 p4p, 479 weight class) and Owen Duffy (ranked 25110 p4p, 582 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kano Rei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and Rei moves out of range easily.
Rei feinted with a counter takedown.
Duffy takes the fight into the clinch.
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rei shoots in but no luck this time.
Duffy scores with a one two! Rei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kano Rei has been cut.
Rei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rei gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy misses with a punch to the body.
Rei tries to score a body lock takedown but Duffy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kano Rei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rei tries for a takedown but Duffy manages to get underhooks.
Duffy presses Rei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rei is breathing heavily.
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rei takes a knee to the side of the body.
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy tries to clinch but Rei moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Duffy.
Rei shoots in for a takedown but Duffy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Duffy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Duffy takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duffy.
Rei wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy lands a shot to the body.
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy drops Rei with a left and a right! Oh, Rei is hurt - Duffy dives into side control looking to finish!
Rei is rocked!
Duffy stands up.
Duffy lands a big right hook! Rei looks hurt but is still standing! Duffy lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Rei falls down and Duffy dives in with a huge hammer fist! Rei's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Duffy runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Owen Duffy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crapple Cropple (ranked 4938 p4p, 416 weight class) and Ralph Brooks (ranked 5955 p4p, 458 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crapple Cropple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ralph Brooks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cropple shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cropple working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cropple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Cropple slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cropple is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropple lands a couple of elbows.
Cropple slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cropple lands a couple of digs.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cropple. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cropple wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Cropple stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Cropple seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brooks for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Cropple dives in and scores a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Brooks is wriggling around but Cropple manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Cropple seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cropple's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cropple's back!
Cropple wants to control his opponent's hands but Brooks gets his hands free.
Brooks has the hooks in. Cropple is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cropple is working hard here to advance position.
Brooks is trying to stick to Cropple's back but Cropple is turning into Brooks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brooks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cropple.
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cropple lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controls Cropple momentarily but Cropple frees himself.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cropple doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cropple manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cropple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cropple working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crapple Cropple dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cropple drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cropple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cropple won't allow Brooks to get back to his feet.
Cropple works over Brooks with some ground and pound from guard.
Cropple prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cropple pushes down on Brooks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cropple has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cropple drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Cropple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropple scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brooks is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cropple lands with a punch from half guard.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Cropple finish him?
Brooks has hold of Cropple's hands but Cropple slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Cropple there.
Cropple not doing much here.
Cropple has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cropple postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Brooks in real trouble here! The ref calls for Brooks to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crapple Cropple!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 6454 p4p, 445 weight class) and Julius Reed (ranked 24470 p4p, 516 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Reed!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reed.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Reed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed has clasped his hands together around Tyson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reed is putting a hurting on Tyson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tyson seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.
Reed stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson is in trouble now - Reed has advanced to mount!
Reed looking to isolate an arm here. Tyson doesn't see it coming and as Reed extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Reed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oren Wright (ranked 5953 p4p, 483 weight class) and Charles Duffy (ranked 6095 p4p, 490 weight class). Charles Duffy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oren Wright !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Duffy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wright controlling the action here.
Duffy is trying to stand.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Duffy is defending well.
Wright is controlling the pace.
Wright 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy is trying to stand back up but Wright is controlling him
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duffy pushes Wright off looking to stand but Wright dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duffy!
It looks like Oren Wright has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Duffy. Those never looked like landing.
Duffy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duffy lands with a right and another and another! Wright is in big trouble! Duffy lands again and this time it's lights out for Wright ! A quality knockout there for Duffy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Duffy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacCarthy (ranked 3940 p4p, 406 weight class) and Ihadababy Itsaboy (ranked 5127 p4p, 468 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ihadababy Itsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itsaboy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Itsaboy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacCarthy after a bit of a struggle.
MacCarthy looking for a takedown.
MacCarthy decides to pull guard.
Itsaboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet MacCarthy, not yet.
Itsaboy prevents MacCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Itsaboy is fighting to break MacCarthy's control of his arms but MacCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Itsaboy has passed into half guard.
MacCarthy manages to get to full guard.
MacCarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itsaboy is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Itsaboy is controlling him.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Itsaboy looking to sit in guard and control but MacCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Itsaboy keeping moving, preventing MacCarthy from controlling successfully.
Itsaboy has MacCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Itsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Itsaboy working a defensive guard here.
MacCarthy distracts Itsaboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itsaboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Itsaboy has wrist control.
MacCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
MacCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Itsaboy trying to control the position here.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacCarthy wants to clinch.
MacCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is looking for a takedown.
MacCarthy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean MacCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsaboy after a bit of a struggle.
MacCarthy has hold of one of Itsaboy's legs. Itsaboy is fighting the takedown attempt but MacCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Itsaboy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Itsaboy is adopting a defensive guard.
MacCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacCarthy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Itsaboy wants to sweep but no luck.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacCarthy working some strikes from top position.
MacCarthy cracks Itsaboy with a solid left hand.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itsaboy is keeping the position for now.
MacCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itsaboy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Itsaboy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsaboy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacCarthy wants to control but Itsaboy is keeping busy.
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Itsaboy is controlling him well.
MacCarthy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy postures up.
MacCarthy controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacCarthy taking some punishment here, with Itsaboy in his half guard.
Itsaboy lands strikes from half guard.
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Itsaboy is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Itsaboy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Itsaboy controlling the pace.
Itsaboy is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itsaboy trying to control from MacCarthy's half guard. MacCarthy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacCarthy wants to stand but Itsaboy is controlling the position.
Itsaboy throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacCarthy keeping moving, preventing Itsaboy from controlling successfully.
MacCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itsaboy.
We've been informed that Itsaboy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Itsaboy shoots in and drives through. MacCarthy sprawls well.
MacCarthy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Itsaboy manages to circle out of the way.
Itsaboy tries for a takedown but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCarthy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sean MacCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ihadababy Itsaboy.
MacCarthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Itsaboy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sean MacCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Itsaboy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sean MacCarthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Itsaboy stuffs the takedown attempt from MacCarthy. MacCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Itsaboy gets a takedown into half guard.
MacCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itsaboy is working away from the top position though.
Itsaboy trying to control from MacCarthy's half guard. MacCarthy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Itsaboy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacCarthy holds on and takes a little breather.
Itsaboy looking to sit in guard and control but MacCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Itsaboy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Itsaboy can't fight it off and eventually MacCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Itsaboy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sean MacCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacCarthy stays in close to Itsaboy's body and controls the position.
MacCarthy trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Itsaboy.
Itsaboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itsaboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itsaboy can do to turn this around?
MacCarthy goes for a double leg but Itsaboy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Itsaboy continues to drive forward.
Itsaboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacCarthy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MacCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
MacCarthy prevents Itsaboy from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sean MacCarthy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacCarthy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean MacCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCarthy (ranked 3852 p4p, 194 weight class) and Jt Tun (ranked 3934 p4p, 200 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jt Tun!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Tun counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy throws a hook but Tun avoids it easily.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCarthy throwing shots but Tun is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Tun's temple.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Tun is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Tun defends it.
Tun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tun's head.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Tun is defending the position.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Tun dodges it nicely.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Tun is a slippery customer.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tun taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
Tun trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
Tun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tun keeps working.
Tun tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Tun is working away.
McCarthy throwing shots but Tun is blocking nicely.
Tun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tun is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tun can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing shots but Tun is blocking nicely.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Tun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tun has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Tun dodges it nicely.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Tun is defending the position.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tun tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy prevents Tun from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to the liver by Tun. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tun lands with a nice combination. McCarthy backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
McCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Tun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
Tun misses with some punches.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tun is looking to control McCarthy's arms but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tun has his back to the cage.
McCarthy has Tun pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCarthy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tun tumbling to the mat - McCarthy dives into Tun's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy trying to control but Tun is working from the bottom.
Tun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tun looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tun keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tun keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy postures up in Tun's guard and throws a big left but Tun blocks it.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Tun keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tun scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
Tun works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
Tun lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy closes the distance but Tun moves to the side
and Tun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tun tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tun lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCarthy backs up against the cage.
Tun scores with a decent looking hook.
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh McCarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tun gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jt Tun!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeshwua Gentry (ranked 2793 p4p, 99 weight class) and Brian Becker (ranked 6291 p4p, 172 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeshwua Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Becker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jeshwua Gentry has been cut.
Gentry drops Becker with a left right combo! Gentry follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker is trying to improve his position.
Gentry taking a breather here.
Gentry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Becker!
Becker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gentry.
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gentry controlling his opponent.
Gentry trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
Becker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gentry content just to control the position here.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Becker blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry avoids the attempt from Becker to control.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gentry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gentry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gentry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Becker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gentry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Gentry's attempts to control the action.
Gentry controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeshwua Gentry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gentry shoots for a takedown but Becker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gentry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Becker!
Gentry trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry staying calm.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry wants to control but Becker is keeping him busy.
Gentry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Becker, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gentry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gentry controls the position.
Gentry throws a strike aimed at the side of Becker's head but Becker avoids it well.
Gentry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gentry trying to control the position but Becker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Becker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker works Gentry's body with a nice hook.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeshwua Gentry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentry misses with a wild combination.
Becker dips to his left and cracks Gentry with an uppercut!
Gentry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Becker throws a series of punches but Gentry moves out of range.
Becker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentry somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Becker.
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Becker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Becker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gentry has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Gentry with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentry misses the body punch
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentry darts in looking for a takedown but Becker gets double underhooks and turns Gentry into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gentry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Becker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentry. Gentry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentry lunges at Becker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Becker's hand.
Gentry dives in and scores a takedown into Becker's guard.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
Gentry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
Jeshwua Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gentry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gentry trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry is really struggling to control Becker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gentry.
Gentry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gentry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Becker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gentry fails with the takedown.
Becker scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Becker. No joy for Gentry on that attempt.
Brian Becker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeshwua Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker leaves Gentry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Becker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gentry fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becker connects with a single shot there.
Becker connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Becker.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Becker as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Becker does it's job there.
Becker punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Gentry with that takedown attempt.
Brian Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Becker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Becker misses with a two punch combination.
Becker's corner calls for a 1-2. Becker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gentry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Becker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Becker as Gentry shoots in.
Becker tests Gentry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Becker moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Becker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Becker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Becker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Mendoza (ranked 2397 p4p, 281 weight class) and Carter Mendoza (ranked 3132 p4p, 353 weight class). Enzo Mendoza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enzo Mendoza scores with a nice head shot.
Carter Mendoza scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Carter Mendoza catches Enzo Mendoza right on the button with a cross.
Carter Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Enzo Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter Mendoza.
Enzo Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
Carter Mendoza is rocked!
Enzo Mendoza weaves into range and cracks Carter Mendoza right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Carter Mendoza goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Enzo Mendoza is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Mendoza!
Enzo Mendoza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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